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The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-4) host the Anaheim Ducks (10-14-4, losers of five in a row) at Nationwide Arena. The game on Saturday, December 14 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.
The Ducks have gone 2-6-2 in the last 10 contests, totaling 20 total goals (four power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.4%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-181)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have finished 2-4-6 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 12-13-4.
- Columbus is 1-2-4 (six points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal, they've finished 0-2-2 (two points).
- Columbus finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 16 games (11-3-2, 24 points).
- In the 13 games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 7-5-1 to record 15 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 7-7-2 (16 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Blue Jackets finished 3-6-2 in those contests (eight points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 2-4-6 record in overtime matchups this season and a 10-14-4 overall record.
- Anaheim has earned seven points (2-5-3) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- When Anaheim has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-6-2 record).
- The Ducks have earned 19 points in their 10 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 3-3-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 5-4-1 (11 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.31 | Goals Scored | 2.36 | 31st |
| 30th | 3.55 | Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 17th |
| 4th | 30.6 | Shots | 27.8 | 22nd |
| 16th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 33 | 32nd |
| 27th | 17.11% | Power Play % | 15.85% | 28th |
| 28th | 71.74% | Penalty Kill % | 73.08% | 26th |
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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